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Stagecoach recognised in Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for the 2nd year

Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has been ranked as one of the country's top 100 apprenticeship employers, leading the transport sector on the number of new starts.

Benchmarked against more than 800 employers in multiple sectors of the economy, Stagecoach was ranked 42nd in the national league table that recognises England’s leading apprenticeship employers....

Appeal for witnesses after fatal collision in Axminster

Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the A358 outside Axminster on Wednesday 28 June are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a Range Rover and a motorcycle on A358 Chard Road, Axminster, at the junction with South Common Road, at around 8.44am.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 31-year-old man...

Extra police patrols for Teignmouth Airshow this weekend

Local and specialist patrols from Devon & Cornwall Police will be visible this weekend at Teignmouth Airshow.

The fun begins on Friday with Live music from 6.30pm on The Den, with the air display on taking place on Saturday followed by a Classic Car Rally on Sunday. The RAF Red Arrows are due to display on Saturday at approximately 1pm.

Inspector Steve Philp said- “We...

Different Ways to Take to the Air in Devon

Devon has a rich history in aviation, with several airfields dotted across the county. If you’ve often looked up to the skies and wondered what it’s like up there, the following are some of the most interesting ways to take to the air in Devon.

Flight Experiences

Exeter International Airport gives residents easy access to flights that head to various destinations across...

Fundraisers appeal for support to meet final fundraising target

With a valiant team effort by staff and families of residents living at a specialist care home in Plymouth producing £575 in sponsorship money through a 24-hour bike ride to help fund a specialist new interactive mobile entertainment unit for residents living with dementia, just £225 more is now needed to reach the team’s final target.

Fundraisers from Butterfly Lodge in St Budeaux are...

Survey indicates that local tradespeople are upbeat about state of industry

According to a survey conducted by the Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG), which includes RGB Building Supplies, tradespeople across Cornwall and Devon are optimistic about the industry, despite the rise in inflation affecting the price of building materials and the cost of living crisis impacting workload.

The survey of self-employed tradespeople and small to medium-sized...

Housing association partners with social enterprise to help prevent homelessness

Sovereign Housing Association is teaming up with social enterprise Your Own Place (YOP) to run a free programme to help people who weren’t successful in securing a Sovereign home overcome barriers and secure a place to live.

As the cost-of-living crisis makes it harder for people to pay rent, Sovereign is joining forces to provide more support to those in need.

Sovereign...

Woods and the Experts in Property announce Kingsteignton grand prize winner

A couple from Higher Sandygate near Kingsteignton has won the grand sum of £2,023 in the Experts in Property’s 2023 New Year Giveaway in conjunction with Woods Homes.

The Southwest network of over 60 independent estate agency branches launched the giveaway in celebration of the New Year and every homeowner who had their property valued by a member of the Experts in Property between 1st...

Shoppers’ Delight! The 1p bundles are back for EVEN MORE summer savings

Londis Pinhoe Road and Nisa Cullompton partner up with Snappy Shopper to provide 1p Summer holiday bundle

You’ve read that right! Following the success of the Blue Monday 1p bundle in January, Londis Pinhoe Road and Nisa Cullompton are teaming up with Snappy Shopper to offer yet another themed bundle just in time for the kids’ school holidays - The 1p Summer Holiday Bundle!

The...

Optimus Crime joins Devon & Cornwall Police fleet

On Saturday 17 June Devon & Cornwall Police revealed the winner of its ‘Name Our Tractor’ competition at Woofstock Festival.

Over 500 entries were received from children aged 12 or under, but there could only be one winner. The winning name was suggested by four-year-old Reuben Mudge who came up with the name ‘Optimus Crime’.

The John Deere tractor has been loaned to...

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